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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 278 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 278 Epiphany, New Beginnings, and Looking Ahead Welcome to Episode 278 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings mark Epiphany (January 6)—the close of the Twelve Days of Christmas—with a thoughtful and forward-looking conversation. Alongside seasonal reflection, the Thinklings also talk about goals for 2026, considering how intention, wisdom, and faith shape the year ahead. Thanks for tuning in to this week's conversation!

Join hosts Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson for Sermon Brainwave as they explore the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany (January 25, 2026).

We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard

We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard

Check out KINDLE's Advent Devotional series, highlighting portions of Holden's Evening Prayer and strands, practices and outcomes that help us live as Christ-like Servant Leaders.Beth Counts shares her reflection on Epiphany through Numbers 6:24-26. How might prayer become more like breathing to you? Check out all KINDLE practices here.  Check out all the devotions on KINDLE's Youtube Channel.Happy Epiphany! Connect with us! Instagram: @emilyphoenix or @kindle_social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINDLEServantLeaders If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season's topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily.phoenix@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way! Download episode discussion guides at: https://www.kindleservantleaders.org/podcast/

Homily for the Feast of the Epiphany (January 4, 2026) Total Time: 10m8sAI Notes (Click HERE)

“Most people get that our hearts are restless for God. But this part changes everything: God's heart is restless for us, too. He's searching. He's coming after you. Right now. Epiphany isn't just us looking for Him—He's already on the way. TODAY'S HOMILY: SEEN SOUGHT AND CHANGED: https://homilyonthespot.com/ Mass Readings for today: Reading 1, Isaiah 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Reading 2, Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12

Join hosts Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson for Sermon Brainwave as they explore the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (January 18, 2026). This episode examines how John the Baptist serves as the primary witness to Jesus' identity in John's Gospel, highlighting the importance of testimony and discipleship.The hosts dive deep into John 1:29-42, examining how John the Baptist functions not as the one who baptizes Jesus, but as the testifier and witness to who Jesus is. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels where Jesus performs signs before people follow him, in John's Gospel, people are drawn to Jesus simply because of who he is—revealed through testimony. The conversation explores the significance of the "Lamb of God" title, connecting it to Passover imagery and God's provision and protection throughout Israel's history.The hosts discuss how this passage invites contemporary disciples to consider: What have you seen? What will you see? And to whom will you testify? They emphasize that in John's Gospel, revelation comes not primarily through divine acts but through Jesus' identity being witnessed to and shared among people. The episode also explores translation challenges in Psalm 40's opening ("I waited and waited") and the communal nature of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians.This is the first of four consecutive weeks featuring readings from 1 Corinthians, offering preachers an opportunity to develop a thematic series during this short Epiphany season (only four Sundays this year).

After encountering the Christ-child, the Magi couldn't go back the way they came. 

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Convent of the Missionaries of Charity, Bronx, NY Solemnity of the Epiphany January 4, 2026 Is 60:1-6, Ps 72, Eph 3:2-3.5-6, Mt 2:1-12   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/1.4.26_Homily_1.mp3   The following text guided the homily:  The Epiphany, the “manifestation” of the eternal […] The post Manifestation and Mission, The Solemnity of the Epiphany, January 4, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Greetings.I trust all is well during this joyous Christmas Season.Thank you for making time to listen to this week's reflection.God bless.Fr. Kennedy

Forget the usual holiday cheer and dive into the chilling world of Christmas folklore with the terrifying Karakoncolos (also known as Kallikantzaros).These malevolent, shapeshifting, hairy winter goblins emerge exclusively during the Twelve Dark Days, the treacherous period between Christmas (December 25th) and Epiphany (January 6th), to wreak havoc across the Balkans. We uncover the sinister origins of this enduring European myth, tracing it back to the drunken, masked chaos of the ancient Dionysian festivals in Greece, and reveal their terrifying cosmic purpose: spending all year sawing down the World Tree!Join us as we explore the chilling regional differences:Greek Myth: Why do the Kallikantzaros try to force travelers to dance to death?Turkish Folklore: Learn the deadly verbal trickery of the Karakoncolos, which requires you to always use the word "kara" (black) or risk instant death.Bulgarian Tradition: How the Karakondžul's influence gave rise to the massive, UNESCO-recognized Kukeri festivals.We detail the bizarre protective rituals, from burning stinky shoes and scattering salt to the crucial act of counting holes in a sieve, used to keep these holiday horror creatures out of your home. This is the ultimate deep-dive into the ancient European folklore and Christmas monsters you need for the winter season.Contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holiday by Dee Yan-Key - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Third Sunday after Epiphany January 26, 2025 Rejection Is Not Proof Of Failure Sermon based on Acts 4:23-31 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org

First Sunday of Epiphany, January 12th, 2025 by Sermons and Catechesis from Christ Church, Waco

Second Sunday of Epiphany, January 19th, 2025 by Sermons and Catechesis from Christ Church, Waco

Third Sunday of Epiphany, January 26th, 2025 by Sermons and Catechesis from Christ Church, Waco

Sunday Worship for January 26, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude— Selections for organ from 18th-century England • Introit— Psalm 22:22, 27 • Gathering Hymn— Arise, Your Light Has Come!, ELW 313 •   First Reading— Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 • Psalm 19  • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 12:12-31a • Gospel—Luke 4:14-21 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day— Christ, Be our Light, ELW 715 • Distribution Anthem—Christ the Center;  Andrew Bruhn (b. 1985) • Sending Hymn —The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve, ELW 551 • Postlude—Toccata on FESTAL SONG (ELW 314); Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

In this sermon Pastor Tritten talks about Jesus' miracle turning water into wine at a wedding reception as recorded in John 2:1-11. He points our Jesus' celebration and joy in marriage. Much of the sermon focuses on Jesus' provision for the many things people lack in their lives.

Pastor Tritten's sermon is based on Luke 4:16-30, which record's Jesus teaching in His hometown's synagogue. Jesus declared that the text he read from Isaiah 61 was fulfilled in the people's hearing. The sermon notes Christians often focus on what God will do someday, but we should notice what God is doing for us today. When we see God's work in our lives today, it makes us more bold to share the Gospel of Jesus with the world.

A sermon by the Rev. Canon David Boyd on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany (January 26, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Learn more about St. Michael's at www.st-michaels.org.

The Very Reverend Serena Sides

IntroductionGod's glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God's glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.Scripture Reading: Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Luke 4:14-21

Scriptures: Isaiah 62:1–5; Psalm 96; John 2:1–11 | By: Fabien Pering | Topic: The God of Abundance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God's glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan's banks at Jesus' baptism—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God's people as those being married rejoice over one another. By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; John 2:1-11

Sunday Worship for January 19, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service—Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (wieWIE SCHOEN LEUCHTET), Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713–1780) • Introit—Psalm 66:4 ,1 • Gathering Hymn—O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, ELW 308 •   First Reading—Isaiah 62:1-5   • Psalm 36:5-10  • Second Reading—1 Corinthians 12:1-11 • Gospel—John 2:1-11 • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson • Hymn of the Day—Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, ELW 310 • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together, ELW 471 • Sending Hymn —O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, ELW 308 • Postlude—O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, Otto Dienel (1839–1905) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving a gift to our church; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠go to this link.⁠⁠

A sermon by the Very Rev. Sam Candler on the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (January 19, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

The Reverend Madeleine Rebouché

Second Sunday after Epiphany January 19, 2025 God Delivers More Than We Ask, Not Less Sermon based on Isaiah 62:1-5 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 19, 2025 Grace Cathedral, San Francisco CA   Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11

The Reverend Canon Anna Russell Friedman

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Join Profs. Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson explore the themes of Jesus' first public sermon in Luke, the implications of his message, and the participatory nature of scripture. They discuss the significance of the messianic claim, the poetic elements of Psalm 19, and the metaphor of the body of Christ in Corinthians, emphasizing the interconnectedness of believers and the importance of interpretation in preaching. Commentaries for the Third Sunday after Epiphany are forthcoming! *  *  *   Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio. We're here for you, working preachers! Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/siHwSqIFkoA.

Chosen by the Light to be a Light Acts 13:46-49

Join Profs. Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson for a discussion of the significance of the Wedding at Cana as a manifestation of Jesus' grace and abundance, connecting it to the themes of the Epiphany season.  This week, tune in as our hosts explore the unexpected blessings that come from Jesus' actions, the role of his mother in initiating his ministry, and the implications of Isaiah 62 in relation to John 2. Commentaries for the Second Sunday after Epiphany are forthcoming! Keep an eye out at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/second-sunday-after-epiphany-3/commentary-on-john-21-11-9. *  *  *   Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio. We're here for you, working preachers! Engage with us or learn more at https://www.workingpreacher.org/ Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FYSlIA2r96Q.

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Greetings and Happy New Year!Thank you for making time for my podcast this week.I wish you a happy and blessed 2025!Fr. Kennedy

Not sure where to go on vacation next year? We have all kinds of ideas from new theme parks, new attractions, new hotels, cities and destinations celebrating anniversaries, destinations that are easier to access thanks to new direct flights, and more. Plus, stick around to hear where to avoid in 2025 too! Universal Orlando is opening Epic Universe in May of 2025 and you currently need to buy a three-day ticket, with one day to be spent in the Epic Universe Park. There are also three new hotels opening in 2025 in conjunction with the new park. Walt Disney World is also reopening the Test Track attraction and getting a new parade in Magic Kingdom. Disneyland will also be celebrating its 70th anniversary all year long and adding a new Walt Disney animatronic attraction. Two new attractions will also open in the Avengers land. Mattel Adventure Park is opening in Glendale, Arizona with a Barbie Fun House and Hot Wheels roller coaster. Oklahoma City is opening an Okana Resort with a hotel and waterpark right next to the new First Americans Museum near the Bricktown entertainment district. Santa Rosa, California is celebrating the Peanuts comic strip's 75th anniversary at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. (Hear more about Kim and Tamara's trip to Santa Rosa.) Germany is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Fairy Tale Route (read more about Jade from Vagabond 3's tripwith her daughter) Southwest is now flying direct flights to Iceland from more cities (such as Nashville). Just know that you won't be able to use your Companion Pass for Iceland flights. This winter is also supposed to be another peak solar cycle to see the Northern Lights in Iceland, Alaska, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. There are also new direct flights from Atlanta and Philadelphia to Copenhagen via a KLM code-share with Delta. Copenhagen is one of the oldest theme parks in the world and the city is quite family friendly. If you are traveling to Europe next year, at some point they will introduce the ETIAS visa and the UK is now going to introduce its own visa system in January 2025. 2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth and cities like Bath, England will be doing a lot to celebrate. It is a great time to plan a trip for literary fans! Fiji now has direct flights from Dallas. Fiji is an affordable and exotic destination for families, which is easier to get to and much cheaper than places like the Maldives. There will also be new direct flights from Newark, NJ to Faro in the Algarve in Portugal (hear about Kim and Tamara's trip to Portugal). United also has flights to Sao Miguel in the Azores. Turks and Caicos has opened many new luxury hotel properties and beachfront villas and offers beautiful beaches. They are also opening a second airport. Indianapolis will be a great spot for a girls' trip or a mother-daughter sports-themed trip - just get your tickets to the Indiana Fever very far in advance. Seattle is also a great sports city with a women's soccer team and WNBA team. Italy is celebrating the Jubilee year from December 2024 through Epiphany January 6, 2026. Rome is going to be extra busy next year, especially at the Vatican (and it could be closed for events.) In 2025, Tamara will be visiting both Peru and Chile in March and April 2025. Kim is meeting her daughter Mia in Paris in July and doing eight days in Switzerland.